Encouragement for Today Archives

The Apostle Paul's greeting in Philippians 1:2, which includes both "grace" and "peace," was a strategic move to be inclusive in a society divided...

A church member's spontaneous act of kindness to a stranger, buying him shoes after noticing his worn-out soles, is a powerful reminder that we are...

As the world reflects on a challenging year, it's easy to forget the faithfulness of God amidst life's difficulties. By building an "altar jar" and...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience of finding solace in grief, rather than bitterness, and how this approach can soften hardened hearts...

Mark Batterson explores the concept of God's power being made perfect in weakness, using the example of Ehud, a left-handed Benjamite who delivered...

Jesus is more than just a name, but a title that reveals His divine character and limitless love, inviting us to know Him more intimately and trust...

Amy Ford shares a powerful story of how the church came together to support a single mother with an unplanned pregnancy, demonstrating God's dream...

As we reflect on our lives, we often wonder who we would have been if certain chapters hadn't been written, but God's story is one of redemption...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal struggle with unforgiveness and how it affects our lives, revealing the soldiers of unforgiveness that wage war...

When burnout and exhaustion take over, it's easy to feel like we're running on empty. But what if Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit's presence...

A woman's life was turned upside down after her husband left, leaving her feeling like a dead stump, but she discovered that just like trees can...

Karen Ehman shares a powerful message about the "Ministry of Proximity," where she encourages believers to be physically present with others,...

A woman's heart is her greatest strength, and when positioned to respond to God, she can smile fearlessly at the future. By prioritizing her...

The Bible is our greatest defense against the enemy's tactics, and yet many Christians are neglecting to spend time in God's Word due to...

Sharon Jaynes shares a personal story of how God worked behind the scenes to bring her husband into their life, despite initial setbacks and...